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Child Support Services | Howard County Department of Social Services

Resource Name:Child Support Services | Howard County Department of Social Services

address

9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility

Open to all.

Required documents

Varies contact for details.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
800-332-6347

Voice

·

Main

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for application.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Age Group

  • Teens (13-19)
  • Adults (31-54)
  • Older Adults (55+)
  • Young Adults (20-30)

Languages

  • Interpretation Services Available

Special Populations

  • Open to All
  • Justice Involvement

Provides services to establish and enforce child support orders.

Family Services

More information:

  • Assists with locating the noncustodial parent, establishing paternity, establishing a court order for child support and health insurance, enforcing the court order, reviewing and adjusting the court ordered support amount, collecting support payments, and more

Last assured

12/16/2025

Providing organization

Howard County Department of Social Services

County agency providing social services programs.